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Diamond Block
금강막기 keumgang-makgi
Difficulty Level: Advanced Technique: Blocks ( 막기 makgi )
The Diamond Block ( 금강막기 keumgang-makgi ) composes of low-section and high-section blocking to defend against an attacker. The body is turned to the side while the practitioner also looks to the side for this block ( 막기 makgi ).
The advanced block ( 막기 makgi ) is performed several times in the 2nd Dan Black Belt Poomse Keumgang in a Crane Stance ( 학다리서기 hakdari-sogi ) where the practitioner would lift one foot ( 발 bal ) like a crane and place the Reverse Foot Blade ( 발날등 balnaldeung ) on the innerside of the other knee ( 무릎 mureup ).
The hand that blocks ( 막기 makgi ) low-section begins from the starting point of the low block ( 아래막기 arae-makgi ), while the high-section block begins at the starting point of the high block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi ). In the final form, the practitioner would have performed two blocks ( 막기 makgi ) at the same, a Low Block ( 아래막기 arae-makgi ) and a High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi ) in the Crane Stance ( 학다리서기 hakdari-sogi ) or even the Back Stance ( 뒷굽이 dwi-kubi ).
Focus on the tightening of the muscles of the hand while you clench a fist ( 주먹 jumeok ). The wrist ( 팔목 palmok ) must also be kept straight in proper alignment during the posture. If the wrist ( 팔목 palmok ) bends on impact, it can easily be sprained, dislocated or broken.
Practitioners must have their body weight correctly distributed during each different stance ( 서기 sogi ) and during footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ). Taekwondo patterns are the learning ground for real combat. As such, every technique must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.
Variations of the Diamond Block ( 금강막기 keumgang-makgi )
- Keumgang Downward Side Block ( 금강 내려 옆 막기 keumgang-naeryeo-yeop-makgi )
- Keumgang Outward Block ( 금강 바깥막기 keumgang-bakkat-makgi )
- Hand Blade Diamond Downward Side Block ( 손날 금강 내려 옆 막기 sonnal-keumgang-naeryeo-yeop-makgi )
- Hand Blade Diamond Outward Block ( 손날 금강 바깥막기 sonnal-keumgang-bakkat-makgi )
Training Methods
How well one improves with training depends on several factors, such as the frequency it is engaged in, and the type of feedback that is available for improvement. If a student does not train often enough, reinforcement fades, and he or she is likely to forget what was learned.
When learning the block ( 막기 makgi ), it is helpful to use mirrors to observe your technique and fix your mistakes immediately. Initially, a student may need focused feedback from a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ); however, as they progress, they must develop the ability to self-assess the block ( 막기 makgi ).
The technique is also learned by blocking in the air as though there is an opponent striking but focusing on the form, speed, and technique; then moving on to partner training (self-defence scenarios, sparring practices, one-step sparring, etc) reinforcing the block ( 막기 makgi ) on a realistic moving attack.
Difficulty of Technique
Taekwondo students of geup ranking learn the most basic techniques first, and then move on to more advanced and difficult techniques as they approach 1st Dan Black Belt. The more difficult the technique, the more practice may be needed for the purpose of improving or mastering it, as in the phrase 'practice makes perfect'. Every technique must display the requisite speed, balance, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.
* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.
Promotion Tests
Students often undergo periodic testing and grading by their own Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) in order to advance to a higher level of recognized achievement such as a different belt color. They need to demonstrate their proficiency in the various aspects of the art such as the execution of patterns ( 품새 poomse ), which combine various techniques in specific sequences.
Diamond Block ( 금강막기 keumgang-makgi ) is a requirement for the below belt levels (Techniques vary between schools). Promotion from one belt level to the next can proceed rapidly in some schools, since schools often allow geup promotions every two, three, or four months. Students of geup rank learn the most basic techniques first, and then move on to more advanced techniques as they approach first dan black belt. View Promotion Tests »
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Diamond Block ( 금강막기 keumgang-makgi )
Blocking Surface
Various surfaces of the body may be engaged as the blocking surface depending on which area of the body is being targeted. This leads to a large array of blocking positions. For more information on Impact Surface Areas »
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Technique Injuries
Collisions with the ground, objects, and other taekwondo practitioners are common, and unexpected dynamic forces on limbs and joints can cause injury. Taekwondo injuries can also occur in techniques if done improperly or from overuse of a particular body part. Taking a break from training or reducing the volume and the intensity of the training will allow the body to recover. For more information on Injuries »
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Common Mistakes when Performing the Technique
When performing the technique, there will be more mistakes as a beginner and as the practitioner advances through the rankings, they will have learned and improved from the past. How well one improves with training depends on several factors, such as the frequency it is engaged in, and the type of feedback that is available for improvement.
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Some Technique(s) to Block Against
Blocking ( 막기 makgi ) is the act of stopping or deflecting an opponent's attack for the purpose of preventing injurious contact with the body in either sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) or for self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) applications. Experienced practitioners learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular blocks ( 막기 makgi ), based on the circumstances they are facing.
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Some Stance(s) ( 서기 sogi ) used with this Block ( 막기 makgi )
An example of the union of mental and physical discipline is the combination of stance ( 서기 sogi ), footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ), and technique (either with kick, block and/or strike), which requires both physical mastery of the technique and the concentration to focus one's power. Experienced practitioners learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular techniques, based on the circumstances they are facing.
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Diamond Block ( 금강막기 keumgang-makgi )
Use in Sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi )
Under World Taekwondo (WT) and Olympic rules, sparring is a full-contact event and takes place between two competitors in an area measuring 8 meters square. A win can occur by points, or if one competitor is unable to continue (knockout) the other competitor wins. Points are awarded for permitted, accurate, and powerful techniques to the legal scoring areas; light contact does not score any points. For more information on World Taekwondo (WT) Tournament Sparring » 
The Diamond Block ( 금강막기 keumgang-makgi ) is not used in World Taekwondo (WT) sparring. The technique is more suited for use in self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) applications.
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Use in Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) Applications
Self-Defense is to protect yourself from being attacked from would-be aggressors. It is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm and is designed primarily to cause injury or quickly incapacitate an attacker, in addition to being a deterrent against them. Attackers are typically larger, stronger, and are often armed or have an accomplice. With proper execution attackers may be incapacitated with a single blow, which lessens the number of attacks with multiple people. For more information on Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) »
Each technique must be correctly timed and aligned in order to defend effectively. Taekwondo practitioners must have their body weight correctly distributed during the stance ( 서기 sogi ) including proper footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ). The block ( 막기 makgi ) is performed during Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) scenarios.
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Use in One-Step Sparring
One-Step Sparring is performed with a partner in which predefined movements are practiced. One student is the attacker while the other student responds with defenses, counterattacks, and/or other actions, based on part of the predefined movements. For more information on One-Step Sparring »
The block ( 막기 makgi ) is not featured during One-Step Sparring practice. Fundamentally, taekwondo One-Step Sparring is one of the learning grounds for real combat. As such, every technique including stance ( 서기 sogi ) must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move. One-Step Sparring varies between schools.
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Use in Breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa )
The discipline of destroying inanimate objects such as wooden boards, baseball bats, ice blocks or cement bricks and is a feature common to martial arts including taekwondo. A single board or stack of boards may be broken or, alternatively, a series of boards may be broken in a pre-set sequence utilizing a variety of strikes. Advanced competitors may even break several boards in a single jump with multiple kicks before landing. For more information on Breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) »
In use, the block ( 막기 makgi ) is not featured during Breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) events. General qualities that judges look for in any taekwondo practitioner include proper breathing technique and body control. The diaphragm must be engaged in deep breathing, shallow breathing concentrated in the upper abdomen results in raised shoulders and stressed muscles. Breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) varies between schools.
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- Taekwondo Stances ( 서기 sogi )
- Taekwondo Blocking ( 막기 makgi )
- Taekwondo Kicking ( 차기 chagi )
- Taekwondo Fist Strikes ( 지르기 jireugi )
- Taekwondo Strikes ( 치기 chigi )
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Sample: The Back Stance ( 뒷굽이 dwi-kubi ) is specifically focused on shifting weight to the back leg, as it offers much more control, and makes it easier to kick off the front leg
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Sample: The Keumgang Punch ( 금강지르기 keumgang-jireugi ) is an advanced technique that requires you to punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) and block upwards ( 올려막기 olgul makgi ) at the same time
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Sample: Hammer Fist Outward Strike ( 메주먹 바깥치기 mejumeok-bakkat-chigi ) is an intermediate strike that is delivered by hitting the opponent's chest to the upper area of the face with the closed fist sideways at full velocity
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Sample: Back Knuckle Forward Strike ( 등주먹 앞치기 deung-jumeok-ap-chigi ) should pass over from the opposite waist to the armpit, to the chin level and then hitting with the back of the fist to the opponent's face
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Sample: Knife Hand Inward Strike ( 손날 안치기 sonnal-an-chigi ) is an intermediate technique that is executed by striking with the muscle at the side of the hand located between the base of the small finger and the wrist
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Sample: The Scissors Kick ( 가위차기 kawi-chagi ) is delivered while in the air moving forward into two opponents simultaneously after a running start to gain forward momentum
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Diamond Block ( 금강막기 keumgang-makgi )
Use in Patterns ( 품새 poomse )
Block is introduced in the following pattern:
BLACK BELT: Keumgang 품새 금강 ( 2nd Dan Poomse )
Poomse is the foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse or form is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts. Poomse is useful in developing proper kinetics, mental and physical fortitude.
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Keumgang means "diamond," symbolizing hardness. Keumgang is also the name of the most beautiful mountain in Korea, as well as the Keumgang warrior, named by Buddha. Thus, the themes of hardness, beauty, and pondering permeate this poomse.
For more information on taekwondo patterns refer to Poomse 품새 Section »
Learn other taekwondo blocks on the Main Blocking ( 막기 makgi ) Section »
Use in Demonstrations
To promote taekwondo for its emphasis on high kicking and fast hand techniques, taekwondo schools perform at tournaments, community events, shopping malls, parks, and tv shows. Demonstrations vary from school to school, but may include such elements as the execution of poomse ( 품새 poomse ), which combine various techniques in specific sequences; the breaking of boards to demonstrate the ability to use techniques with both power and control; sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) and self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) to demonstrate the practical application and control of techniques; physical fitness usually with push-ups and sit-ups. For more information on Demonstrations »
The block ( 막기 makgi ) is commonly used in demonstration activities such as when performing poomse ( 품새 poomse ) which is the foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse ( 품새 poomse ) is a series of movements linked together in a prescribed sequence which is significant to demonstrate. As such, every technique must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.
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Use in Warming-Up
A warm-up generally consists of a gradual increase in intensity in physical activity, joint mobility exercise, and stretching, followed by the activity. Warming-up brings the body to a condition at which it safely responds to nerve signals for quick and efficient action. For more information on Warming-Up »
In addition to being a block ( 막기 makgi ) in itself, the block ( 막기 makgi ) is an exercise used by many instructors to teach the principle of focusing, stretching, relaxing the muscles, increasing the range of motion and flexibility, something which is considered important in taekwondo. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion.
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Diamond Block ( 금강막기 keumgang-makgi )
Training Highlights Summary
The Diamond Block ( 금강막기 keumgang-makgi ) contains many key point highlights. There are some that are simple and straightforward but then some are complex and detailed that require repeated training to learn and master.
- performed multiple times in the 2nd Dan Black Belt poomse Keumgang
- would have performed two blocks ( 막기 makgi ) at the same, a Low Block ( 아래막기 arae-makgi ) and a High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi )
- typically performed in a Crane Stance ( 학다리서기 hakdari-sogi ) where the practitioner would lift one foot ( 발 bal ) like a crane
- focus on the tightening of the muscles of the hand while you clench a fist ( 주먹 jumeok )
Precision of Blocking ( 막기 makgi ) Technique
Depending on the strike, one may block ( 막기 makgi ) an attack most commonly by placing a limb across the line of the attack. Some techniques can block and deflect an attack with more precision which allows an effective counterstrike. The below is an approximate measurement of how precise the block requires from the practitioner to be effective.
Experienced practitioners learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular blocks ( 막기 makgi ), based on the circumstances they are facing.
* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.
Additional Resources
Taekwondo Blocks ( 막기 makgi )
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In taekwondo and other martial arts, blocking ( 막기 makgi ) is the act of stopping or deflecting an opponent's attack for the purpose of preventing injurious contact with the body. A block ( 막기 makgi ) usually consists of placing a limb across the line of the attack. Blocks ( 막기 makgi ) are considered by some to be the most direct and least subtle of defensive techniques.
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TAEKWONDO BLOCKS ( 막기 makgi ) |
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| Hangul 한글 | Korean | Belt Requirement | Difficulty Level | Tutorial | |
| Low Block | 아래막기 | arae-makgi |    |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Middle Block | 몸통막기 | momtong-makgi | |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| High Block | 올려막기 | olgul-makgi | |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Inner Wrist Outer Block | 안팔목 바깥막기 | anpalmok-bakkat-makgi |   |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Single Knife Hand Outward Block | 한손날 바깥막기 | hansonnal-bakkat-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Low Side Block | 아래 옆막기 | arae-yeop-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Hand Blade Low Block | 한손날 아래막기 | sonnal-arae-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Supported Hand Blade Block | 손날 거들어 바깥막기 | sonnal-kodureo-makgi |   |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Pressing Block | 눌러막기 | nulleo-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Palm Heel Pressing Block | 바탕손 눌러막기 | batangson-nulleo-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Outside Wrist Pressing Block | 바깥팔목 눌러막기 | bakkatpalmok-nulleo-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Outside Block | 바깥막기 | bakkat-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| High Outside Block | 올려 바깥막기 | olgul-bakkat-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Trunk Push Low Block | 아래 헤쳐막기 | arae-hecho-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Cross Block | 엇걸어막기 | otgoreo-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Low Cross Blocking | 아래 엇걸어막기 | arae-otgoreo-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| High Cross Blocking | 올려 엇걸어막기 | olgul-otgoreo-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Hand Blade High Cross Block | 손날 엇걸어막기 | sonnal-olgul-otgoreo-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Inward Knife Hand Block | 손날 안막기 | sonnal-an-makgi |  |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Palm Heel Inward Block | 바탕손 안막기 | batangson-an-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Supported Downward Hand Blade Block | 손날 거들어 내려막기 | sonnal-kodureo-naeryeo-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Hand Blade Twisting Outward Block | 손날 비틀어 바깥막기 | sonnal-bakkat-bitureo-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Palm Heel Assisted Block | 바탕손 거들어 몸통막기 | batangson-kodureo-momtong-makgi |  |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Trunk Push Double Block | 헤쳐막기 | hecho-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Outside Wrist Double Block | 바깥팔목 헤쳐막기 | bakkat-palmok-hecho-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Inside Wrist Double Block | 안팔목 헤쳐막기 | anpalmok-hecho-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Side Block | 옆막기 | yeop-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Inside Wrist Side Block | 안팔목 옆막기 | anpalmok-yeop-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Outside Wrist Side Block | 바깥팔목 옆막기 | bakkat-palmok-yeop-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Hand Blade Side Block | 손날 옆막기 | sonnal-yeop-makgi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Scissors Blocking | 가위막기 | kawi-makgi |  |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Supported Trunk Block | 거들어막기 | momtong-kodureo-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Outside Wrist Supporting Outward Block | 바깥팔목 거들어 바깥막기 | bakkatpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Supported Downward Block | 거들어 내려막기 | kodureo-naeryeo-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Hand Blade Double Block | 손날 헤쳐막기 | sonnal-hecho-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Single Hand Wide Open Block | 외산틀막기 | wesanteul-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Wide Open Mountain Block | 산틀막기 | santeul-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Diamond Blocking | 금강막기 | keumgang-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Keumgang Downward Side Block | 금강 내려 옆 막기 | keumgang-naeryeo-yeop-makgi | |
Advanced Level | |
| Keumgang Outward Block | 금강 바깥막기 | keumgang-bakkat-makgi | |
Advanced Level | |
| Hand Blade Diamond Downward Side Block | 손날 금강 내려 옆 막기 | sonnal-keumgang-naeryeo-yeop-makgi | |
Advanced Level | |
| Hand Blade Diamond Outward Block | 손날 금강 바깥막기 | sonnal-keumgang-bakkat-makgi | |
Advanced Level | |
| Bent Wrist Outward Block | 굽힌손목 바깥막기 | gupinsonmok-bakkat-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Bull Horn Blocking | 황소막기 | hwangso-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Ridgehand Outward Block | 손날등 바깥막기 | sonnal-deung-bakkat-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Ridgehand Side Block | 손날등 옆막기 | sonnal-deung-yeop-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Ridgehand Double Block | 손날등 헤쳐막기 | sonnal-deung-hecho-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Ridgehand Supported Downward Block | 손날등 거들어 내려막기 | sonnal-deung-kodureo-naeryeo-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Inner Wrist Supporting Side Block | 안팔목 거들어 옆막기 | anpalmok-kodureo-yeop-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Inner Wrist Supporting Outward Block | 안팔목 거들어 바깥막기 | anpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Palm Assisting Outer Block | 손바닥 거들어 바깥막기 | sonbadak-kodureo-bakkat-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Target Block | 표적 막기 | pyojeok-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Underneath Target Block | 아래 표적 막기 | arae-pyojeok-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Kicking Block | 차막기 | cha-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Outward Kicking Block | 바깥 차막기 | bakkat-cha-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Inward Kicking Block | 안 차막기 | an-cha-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Front Kicking Block | 앞 차막기 | ap-cha-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Side Kicking Block | 옆 차막기 | yeop-cha-makgi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
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Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #5 in Korean?
Taegeuk 태극 (in World Taekwondo (WT)) refers to a set of poomse 품새 used to create a foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse or form is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts. Each taegeuk form symbolizes a specific state thought to be indicative of the belt the student currently holds, and is represented in World Taekwondo (WT) by trigrams similar to those found in the four corners of the South Korean flag.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #5 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Sam Jang
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This trigram represents Fire. Related to this symbol is also East and the relationship of the Second Daughter. Fire contains a lot of energy. The symbol behind the fire is similar to the symbolism of the water in that both can aid and both can destroy. This form is intended to be performed rhythmically, with some outbursts of energy to reflect fire's rhythmic and energetic dualism.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #5 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Yi Jang
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The associated trigram of this poomse represents the Lake. Also, related to the symbol is South East and the relationship of the youngest daughter. The movements of this Taegeuk are aimed to be performed believing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these limitations. The Lake and its water symbolize the flowing and calm nature of the martial artist.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #5 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Yuk Jang
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The trigram associated with this poomse represents Water. Also, there is a relation to West and the relationship with a Second son. The movements of this poomse are intended to be performed like water; flowing, powerful and cleansing. Sometimes standing still like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river, sometimes powerful like a waterfall.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #5 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: O Jang
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The trigram associated with this poomse represents Wind. The trigram is also related to southwest and the relationship with an eldest daughter. The I Ching promotes that wind is a gentle force, but can sometimes be furious, destroying everything in its path. As such, it is intended that this poomse is performed like the wind: gently, but knowing the ability of mass destruction with a single movement.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Kicking?
A kick is a physical strike using the foot, leg, or knee. As the human leg is longer and stronger than the arm, kicks are generally used to keep an opponent at a distance, surprise him or her with their range, and inflict substantial damage. All kicks can be executed as jump kicks, spin kicks, jump spin kicks or multi-rotational spin kicks. Also, all can be performed by the front or rear leg in a given stance.
Question. What is the korean terminology for kicking?
Answer you gave was: ( 차기 chagi )
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Kicking ( 차기 chagi ) is a physical strike using the foot ( 발 bal ), leg, or knee ( 무릎 mureup ). As the human leg is longer and stronger than the arm ( 팔 pal ), kicks ( 차기 chagi ) are generally used to keep an opponent at a distance, surprise him or her with their range, and inflict substantial damage. Any attempt to deliver a kick ( 차기 chagi ) will necessarily compromise one's stability of stance ( 서기 sogi ).
Question. What is the korean terminology for kicking?
Answer you gave was: ( 서기 sogi )
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The Korean martial arts has several Stances ( 서기 sogi ) used for different activities. Although there are strong similarities in stances throughout taekwondo schools, individual instructors often have their own preferred style. These stances are most commonly seen in taekwondo forms, and are critical for balance, precision, and good technique in the martial art.
Question. What is the korean terminology for kicking?
Answer you gave was: ( 막기 makgi )
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In martial arts, blocking ( 막기 makgi ) is the act of stopping or deflecting an opponent's attack for the purpose of preventing injurious contact with the body. A block ( 막기 makgi ) usually consists of placing a limb across the line of the attack. Blocks ( 막기 makgi ) are considered by some to be the most direct and least subtle of defensive techniques.
Question. What is the korean terminology for kicking?
Answer you gave was: ( 치기 chigi )
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Taekwondo Strikes ( 치기 chigi ) are performed as a close distance alternative to kicks. Hand strikes make up fast combinations of strikes which can leave an opponent stunned and unable to defend himself. Striking ( 치기 chigi ) are taekwondo techniques striking with the twisting force of the body excluding techniques using the fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) or fingertips ( 손끝 sonkkeut ).
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In martial arts, blocking ( 막기 makgi ) is the act of stopping or deflecting an opponent's attack for the purpose of preventing injurious contact with the body. A block ( 막기 makgi ) usually consists of placing a limb across the line of the attack. Blocks ( 막기 makgi ) are considered by some to be the most direct and least subtle of defensive techniques. Other ways of avoiding attack include evasion, trapping, slipping and deflection of the oncoming attack; this approach is often referred to as the application of 'soft' techniques.
View all taekwondo blocks on the Blocks ( 막기 makgi ) Main Section »
- Low Block ( 아래막기 arae-makgi )
- Middle Block ( 몸통막기 momtong-makgi )
- High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi )
- Outside Block ( 바깥막기 momtong-bakkat-makgi )
- High Outside Block ( 올려 바깥막기 olgul-bakkat-makgi )
- Single Knife Hand Outward Block ( 한손날 바깥막기 hansonnal-bakkat-makgi )
- Inward Knife Hand Block ( 손날 안막기 sonnal-an-makgi )
- Hand Blade Low Block ( 한손날 아래막기 sonnal-arae-makgi )
- Hand Blade Twist Outward Block ( 손날 비틀어 바깥막기 sonnal-bitureo-bakkat-makgi )
- Pressing Block ( 눌러막기 nulleo-makgi )
- Palm Heel Pressing Block ( 바탕손 눌러막기 batangson-nulleo-makgi )
- Palm Heel Inward Block ( 바탕손 안막기 batangson-an-makgi )
- Palm Heel Assisted Block ( 바탕손 거들어 몸통막기 batangson-kodureo-momtong-makgi )
- Cross Block ( 엇걸어막기 otgoreo-makgi )
- Low Cross Block ( 아래 엇걸어막기 arae-otgoreo-makgi )
- High Cross Blocking ( 올려 엇걸어막기 olgul-otgoreo-makgi )
- Knife Hand High Cross Block ( 손날 엇걸어막기 sonnal-olgul-otgoreo-makgi )
- Inner Wrist Outer Block ( 안팔목 바깥막기 anpalmok-bakkat-makgi )
- Trunk Push Double Block ( 헤쳐막기 hecho-makgi )
- Trunk Push Low Block ( 아래 헤쳐막기 arae-hecho-makgi )
- Outside Wrist Double Block ( 바깥팔목 헤쳐막기 bakkat-palmok-hecho-makgi )
- Inside Wrist Double Block ( 안팔목 헤쳐막기 anpalmok-hecho-makgi )
- Hand Blade Double Block ( 손날 헤쳐막기 sonnal-hecho-makgi )
- Ridgehand Double Block ( 손날등 헤쳐막기 sonnal-deung-hecho-makgi )
- Outside Wrist Pressing Block ( 바깥팔목 눌러막기 bakkatpalmok-nulleo-makgi )
- Bent Wrist Outward Block ( 굽힌손목 바깥막기 gupinsonmok-bakkat-makgi )
- Kicking Block ( 차막기 cha-makgi )
- Outward Kicking Block ( 바깥 차막기 bakkat-cha-makgi )
- Inward Kicking Block ( 안 차막기 an-cha-makgi )
- Front Kicking Block ( 앞 차막기 ap-cha-makgi )
- Side Kicking Block ( 옆 차막기 yeop-cha-makgi )
- Wide Open Mountain Block ( 산틀막기 santeul-makgi )
- Single Hand Wide Open Block ( 외산틀막기 wesanteul-makgi )
- Bull Horn Block ( 황소막기 hwangso-makgi )
- Scissors Block ( 가위막기 kawi-makgi )
- Diamond Block ( 금강막기 keumgang-makgi )
- Keumgang Downward Side Block ( 금강 내려 옆 막기 keumgang-naeryeo-yeop-makgi )
- Keumgang Outward Block ( 금강 바깥막기 keumgang-bakkat-makgi )
- Hand Blade Diamond Downward Side Block ( 손날 금강 내려 옆 막기 sonnal-keumgang-naeryeo-yeop-makgi )
- Hand Blade Diamond Outward Block ( 손날 금강 바깥막기 sonnal-keumgang-bakkat-makgi )
- Supported Trunk Block ( 거들어막기 momtong-kodureo-makgi )
- Supported Hand Blade Block ( 손날 거들어 바깥막기 sonnal-kodureo-makgi )
- Supported Downward Hand Blade Block ( 손날 거들어 내려막기 sonnal-kodureo-naeryeo-makgi )
- Outside Wrist Supported Trunk Block ( 바깥팔목 거들어 바깥막기 bakkatpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi )
- Supported Downward Block ( 거들어 내려막기 kodureo-naeryeo-makgi )
- Ridgehand Outward Block ( 손날등 바깥막기 sonnal-deung-bakkat-makgi )
- Ridgehand Supporting Downward Block ( 손날등 거들어 내려막기 sonnal-deung-kodureo-naeryeo-makgi )
- Side Block ( 옆막기 yeop-makgi )
- Low Side Block ( 아래 옆막기 arae-yeop-makgi )
- Inside Wrist Side Block ( 안팔목 옆막기 anpalmok-yeop-makgi )
- Outside Wrist Side Block ( 바깥팔목 옆막기 bakkat-palmok-yeop-makgi )
- Ridgehand Side Block ( 손날등 옆막기 sonnal-deung-yeop-makgi )
- Hand Blade Side Block ( 손날 옆막기 sonnal-yeop-makgi )
- Inner Wrist Supporting Side Block ( 안팔목 거들어 옆막기 anpalmok-kodureo-yeop-makgi )
- Inner Wrist Supporting Outward Block ( 안팔목 거들어 바깥막기 anpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi )
- Palm Assisting Outer Block ( 손바닥 거들어 바깥막기 sonbadak-kodureo-bakkat-makgi )
- Target Block ( 표적 막기 pyojeok-makgi )
- Underneath Target Block ( 아래 표적 막기 arae-pyojeok-makgi )
There are five tenets defined in the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) and several more in World Taekwondo (WT).
Integrity ( 염치 yeom-chi ): "Although it may be similar, this form of integrity takes on a more wider role then defined in the common dictionary. In taekwondo, integrity means not only to determine what is right or wrong but also having the conscience to feel guilt if one has done wrong and to have the integrity stand up for what is right." View Taekwondo Tenets »
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